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Hercynite and Bronzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.39
3.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hercynite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and Bronzite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hercynite and Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hercynite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.